Black Gold Amazonite 25x35 Free Form Oval 8-Inch - CLEARANCE Strength inclusions of Goethite or Hematite

inclusions of Goethite or Hematite refract the light between the layers of the crystal

igneous rock with high silica content

The original stones were often used as protective amulets and are usually scarred or pitted in places where they were ground off for use in traditional medicines

Yellow Opal does not display the changeable flash of internal luster that other opals are known for

The name derives from the recurring chevron or “dog teeth” pattern of the stripes

Black Gold Amazonite 25x35 Free Form Oval 8-Inch - CLEARANCE Strength inclusions of Goethite or HematiteBlack Gold Amazonite is a member of the Feldspar family and varies in hue from robins egg blue to blue green to black, occasionally mingled with rust brown. This variety of Amazonite is actually a combination of Amazonite, Tourmaline and Pyrite. Amazonite is named for the Amazon River in Brazil, where the stones are thought to have been originally found, however they are not currently sourced from this region.